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What is NYC BC § 3305.8.7.6?

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This section mandates a verification inspection by a competent person before placing any person, material, or equipment on cold-formed steel framing or decking. The inspection ensures compliance with applicable regulations and specifications, confirming weight limits and completion of special inspections. Applies to construction projects utilizing cold-formed steel framing.

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3305.8.7.6 Verification inspection by a competent person.

BC § 3305.8.7.6

Immediately prior to the placement of any person, material or equipment on a section of cold-formed steel framing for the first time, or on a section of decking on cold-formed steel framing for the first time, a competent person designated by the construction superintendent, or where the project does not require a construction superintendent, a competent person designated by the permit holder, shall determine that the structure is ready to receive the person, material or equipment by performing an inspection that: 1. Verifies compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, and regulations, including but not limited to the approved construction documents, the erection drawings, the manufacturer specifications, and the requirements of Section 3305.8; 2. Ascertains the weight of the material or equipment to be placed, and determines it does not exceed that specified in the drawings required by Section 3305.8.6.1; 3. Confirms that any special inspections for the cold-formed steel required by Chapter 17 and Section 3305.8 have been successfully completed; and 4. Verifies compliance with the requirements of Sections 3305.8.7.1 through 3305.8.7.4.

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